The car of the year award, along with a host of others, is currently featured at Esquire.com and in the October print and digital editions Sept. 18. Esquire’s October issue will also contains a long-form feature documenting the making of the ATS, from design to manufacturing, which began recently in Lansing.

“The new ATS is Cadillac’s spirited challenger, built to take on the world,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac marketing. “Having its design and performance validated in this fashion is a meaningful step in our journey.”